24 Hour Vegas Buffet Pass: What you Must Know before you buy it
The 24 hour Vegas Buffet Pass can be great fun; however, there are ways in which you can really make the best of it, getting your money’s worth and having a great experience in the process, whilst enjoying the food of course! Lately there is something you need to watch out for (we’ll talk about it further down); as for prices, we talk about them further down too.
What’s the 24 hour Vegas buffet pass?
And how does it work?
You purchase your buffet pass at any of the Caesar’s Entertainment Group‘s buffets (Flamingo, Caesars, Harrah’s, Planet Hollywood, Bally’s, Paris, Rio); you will either be credited on your players club or be given a wrist band. 
You will, however, still have to line up each time and be given a buffet receipt so that the host/hostess can seat you. Once you have bought it, you can go to any participating buffets you want within the 24 hour period starting from the time on your receipt.
Tip: if you prefer dinner, buy your pass late in the evening, such as 7pm; this means that you can go to dinner twice within the 24 hour period, since buffet dinners start at around 3.30pm or 4pm in the case of Rio. There are no limits to how many buffets you can visit during the 24 hour period (hurray!); however, since you are not a machine, you are advised to eat at the very best ones and skip those which are forgettable to say the least. For this, check our dedicated reviews or our quick-list of Best Vegas Buffets. Note on the Rio Buffet: Mon-Thursday they are now only open for dinner (from 4pm and yes, it’s hugely disappointing), which means that, if you want to try it (as it’s a relatively good buffet though it has declined both in quality and variety this year), you’ll have to work around and make the best of it, packing 2 dinners thus starting at dinner time. But with the Paris buffet improving this year, you may not have to do it.
Note: always double check (when you purchase the pass) the number of buffets you can access in the 24 hours (these ‘details’ are subject to change anytime and you need to maximize your pass!). What’s the Catch?
Catch N. 1 of the 24 hour Vegas Buffet Pass. You will have to pay ‘upgrade’ surcharges (see further down the page for the actual prices) to enter Caesar’s Bacchanal. These may be worth paying for some of you (for this we recommend you read our reviews of those buffets); we think you can eat well without paying the surcharges, especially now that the Paris buffet has improved (finally!) despite Rio’s relative decline. Bacchanal, on the other hand, is only worth the extra money if you manage to go for breakfast and stay for lunch; it’s a great buffet (of course) but it’s particularly expensive. There are amazing buffets for a lower cost.
Catch N.2 of the Vegas Buffet Pass: the Paris buffet (besides being a visual must-see) has improved this year and it offers good options, including crab legs for lunch and a mouth-watering crepe (savory and sweet)(though visually a must-see), whilst the Planet Hollywood buffet had declined in quality and variety (and size). If we were to choose for first-timers, we’d go to Paris twice (dinner), then Rio if you have the time (but it’s a problem due to its limited hours), then maybe Bacchanal (I say ‘maybe’ because of the top-up you will have to pay, which means the best ‘deal’ is to go for breakfast and stay for lunch. Rio is reached through a free shuttle which operates from the back of Harrah’s (awful spot where you’ll breathe only car exhaust) or the side of Bally’s but, these shuttles seem to be less and less frequent. So, we recommend you catch the regular bus service along Flamingo Road (by the side exit of Caesar’s Palace); it’s a short, straight ride (1 minute). Anybody who can walk, you can easily walk to Rio from Caesar’s Palace (about 25 minutes). Harrah’s is an average forgettable buffet but the staff is very nice so the overall experience will be pleasant. Of course, you if are staying at Harrah’s, you may want to get in for a few snacks or a few drinks. Flamingo is also a forgettable small buffet although the seating area is lovely, given that it overlooks its gardens.
Price of the 24 hour Vegas buffet pass including Bacchanal & Seafood Upgrades
The Buffet of Buffets Pass is $59.99 per person plus tax Sun-Thurs and $74.99 per person plus tax for the weekend. This because weekend dinners and brunches are more expensive.
Bacchanal Upgrade cost:
Breakfast $15/visit
Brunch/Lunch $25/visit
Dinner $30/visit
As with all Vegas Buffets, it’s advisable to double check prices by phone as they may change without notice: (702) 862 3530
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